RAW Q & A

Welcome. We thought it might be helpful to include a section of
commonly asked questions about Raw & Living Foods. If you have
additional questions, please visit our FREE Raw Food Chat Site & Forum where you can find out more information, ask questions, find great raw food recipes etc.

A: The World Health Organization and USDA
say we need an average of between 5-6.5% of our daily caloric intake in
the form of protein to be healthy. Fruits, vegetables, sprouted seeds,
grains and beans all contain protein, some as much as 50%. So consuming
a variety of these foods supplies more than enough quality, easily-digested protein. Other studies have shown that cooking animal protein
renders about 1/2 of the protein unusable for absorbtion and digestion,
so in essence raw plant protien is a far superior option.

A: A raw food is any Nut, Fruit, Vegetable, Seed, Sprout, Sea Vegetable
or Healthy Oil which has not been heated or cooked above 118F. The act
of heating food at temperatures above 118F destroys enzymes needed for
proper absorption and digestion. Therefore all cooked food is depleted
of these important digestive aids and of most of the nutrient value.
Living foods are sprouted seeds, grains, and nuts which contain a much
higher enzyme content than when in their dormant stage.

A: It’s good to look for organic and locally grown produce whenever
possible. All “conventional” produce is grown with toxic and
carcenogenic herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, synthetic fertilizers,
and some are genetically modified (GMO). Unfortunately our govirnment
doesn’t require GMO
produce to be labeled as such. These toxins are harmful to our soil,
and water supplies, wildlife, the farmers themselves but also to those
who ingest them. Organic produce is grown without the use of these
toxic and harmful substances and have a higher nutrient value, ripen
better, taste better and are better for the environment. As more and
more consumers demand and buy organic the prices drop, freshness and
availability increase and people, planet and wildlife are all safer.
You do not need to be all organic in order to be raw, but in our
opinion…the less chemicals we consume the better for everyone.

A: Raw foods are of better quality and taste than cooked foods,
therefore you need less food to feel satisfied. Also, many of the raw foods
have a high fiber and water content, and the raw diet is not a low fat
diet…so each of these factors contribute to a full and satisfied
feeling.

A: Natural produce comes with it’s own recyclable packaging. There is
very little electricity and natural resources needed to grow organic
produce or to compost it. When discarded it actually improves the
quality of the soil adding nutrients. Consider the impact of only one
family going raw verses buying bags and bags of boxed and canned
convenience food items per year. Each of those packages takes up
valuable resources and energy and provides very little in return. Each
package ends up in a landfill with plastic which is not biodegradable,
items printed with petroleum based inks which leach into the soil and
into our water supply. The average household has 2.62 people and
generates 1,764 lbs of household trash per year or 34 lbs of garbage
per week. We as a household now generate only one trashbag per week not
including recycled plastics & glass. Now imagine the difference if
all 300 million Americans decided to consume raw food. The result would
be less factory waste and more organic green produce providing clean
air.

A: First off, you don’t have to do anything. However, there is an
excellent book called the China Study you may want to read regarding
animal protein and its link to common diseases. If you still aren’t convinced, then we would say do the
next best thing. Shop for organic meats, and dairy products which
aren’t subjected to injections of growth hormones, steroids, and
antibiotics. For poultry look for free range organic products. For a
delicious milk substitute try almond or hemp milk. And try to add a few
meatless meals throughout the week gradually tapering down your overall
consumption.

A: There are many different books and programs out there, and it can be
a little confusing for sure. While we suggest a gradual step by step
approach, we can also highly recommend the Living on Live Food book. It has such great information and tons
of recipes and outlines a 100% raw tehnique. You can also find
information and suggestions on our FREE 123RAW chat site & forum. If you want to get started today we suggest adding a green smoothie in
the morning, and at least one salad daily, eliminate artificial
sweetners, and cut back on all wheat products, meat, dairy and anything
that comes in a box, can or is deep fried. Check out our “Taste It”
recipe section. As you add more healthy foods your
tastes will begin to change and you should start noticing a difference.
Think long term health as opposed to thin in 30 days. The raw lifestyle
is not a diet, but a great way of life.

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